Mark Sordahl

Experience

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  Cornwell Quality Tools

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Managed all operations including product sales of distribution business providing automotive tools to mechanics Managed the Northern California market of mobile tool distributors. Averaging 6 to 10 distributors. Overseeing all aspects of the mobile tool business

  • Independent Distributor

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  • District Manager

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
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  Matco Tools

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Independent Distributor

  Managed all operations , including product sales, for distribution business providing automotive tools to mechanics

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  Terminix Pest Control

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Termite Inspector

  Sold and secured inspection contracts and provided in-home sales presentations

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  Clark Pest Control

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Control Technician

  Sold and secured contract for general pest control including in-home sales presentations.

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  Spectrum Brands, Inc

  Feb 2000 - Jan 2003

  Market Sales Manager

  Managed the Spectrum lawn and garden products at Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement retail locations. • Secured additional display space to increase product visibility and sales. • Delivered sales presentations, product training, and demonstrations for store personnel, increasing product knowledge and driving incremental sales. • Tracked inventory and generated analytical sales reports illustrating seasonal trends to justify product ordering.

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  MTD Products

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2017

  Area Manager

  MTD Products, Cleveland, OH 2003 - 2017Area ManagerManaged the MTD outdoor power equipment product within mass merchant retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes Home Improvement, and Tractor Supply Company throughout northern California and Nevada. • Organized and facilitated product training events for store personnel providing them with product knowledge resulting in increased sales and customer interest. • Conducted product demonstration events for consumers highlighting equipment benefites and features resulting in significant increase in store sales. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key store management to maintain and increase product visibility. • Obtained store management´s support to ensure MTD marketing plans were executed. • Maintained planogram and display integrity, assembling product displays when needed. • Consistently met and exceeded budgeted sales goals year over year.• Developed and mentored fellow MTD area managers through strategic coaching and interactive career development. Show less

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  Sierra Saw Shop

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  Riding Mower Tech
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  MTD Products

  Oct 2019 - now

  Territory Manager